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Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia.

Katherine Ann ThurberEmily BanksGrace JoshyKay SogaAlexandra MarmorGlen BentonSarah L WhiteSandra EadesRaglan MaddoxTom CalmaRaymond Lovett
Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2021)
In this population, >80% of never-smokers would survive to 75 years, versus ∼40% of current-smokers. Quitting at all ages examined had substantial benefits versus continuing smoking; those quitting before age 45 years had mortality risks similar to never-smokers. Smoking causes half of deaths in older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults; Indigenous tobacco control must receive increased priority.
Keyphrases
  • smoking cessation
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • cardiovascular disease
  • human health
  • risk assessment
  • medical education